Add expected salary to your profile for insights.Progress Rail Australia, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with aftermarket parts and service support, have been our keys to success.About the roleThe Fleet Engineer is responsible for providing technical support for the fleet of locomotives working in the Mackay region. This position is based at the customer's maintenance facility, but will also involve supporting other facilities in Northern Queensland from time to time. The position will interface with maintenance planning, operations and the broader engineering teams around Queensland as required. The position is customer facing and will require interface with the customer, reporting on the availability and reliability of the fleet, including campaigns to improve both.Qualifications & Training• Ideally tertiary qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, however, willing to discuss other suitable qualification and experience.• A preference for extensive experience within a similar role supporting fleets of locomotives.Experience and Knowledge:• Experience in the maintenance of complex electrical and mechanical systems, including the use of PC based fault diagnostic tools.• Implementation of reliability programs in a rolling stock, asset management or heavy maintenance industry.• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis principles.• Project or Systems Engineering knowledge a benefit.• Testing and Commissioning rolling stock or heavy industry assets.Specific responsibilities• Daily review of locomotive fleet performance.• Troubleshooting, root cause analysis and locomotive failure reporting resulting from commissioning of converted locomotives.• Manage failure investigations and customer feedback of findings.• Supporting Locomotive trial runs post major activities.• Review Condition Monitoring data for faults/ conditions requiring intervention.• Reliability improvement projects as identified through performance of work.• Develop, review & improve Technical Maintenance Plans & documentation.• Assist Maintenance Delivery Managers with ensuring quality and workmanship of maintenance tasks.• Ensure the application of maintenance standards are applied consistent with the locomotive fleet and scope of work.• Raise equipment non-conformance reports and provide assessments.• Provide detailed technical instructions and support for out of course works.• Interface with broader engineering team and stakeholders to provide technical support to the project.• Interface with the customer to report on technical aspects and provide technical information.About youProgress Rail have a diverse work force that strives to be the best in the industry. You conduct yourself in a professional manner while having very strong interpersonal and customer service skills. You are a self-starter with a strong work ethic focused on deliverables and time management. You will be an enthusiastic individual that is both a collaborative team player as well as a servant leader, to ensure the team reach goals and expectations set out by Progress Rail.Supporting and rewarding our workforceThe size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses.Opportunities for growth and career developmentAccess to mentoring programsFlexible working arrangements8 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer at full pay following 12 months of serviceNovated leasing and discounts on selected health insurance funds, gyms, vehicles and more.Travel Account for discounts on hotels, hire vehicles and flightsAbout Our ProcessAt Progress Rail, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted for a role, including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug & alcohol testing and / or reference checks.If you are wanting to grow in a dynamic company that caters to a great work life balance, come work for us.
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